Nails on your dominant hand grow faster than those on the opposite hand

Women’s nails usually grow faster than men’s

Nail growth accelerates in the warm summer months

A growth period of from 3 to 6 months is required to completely replace a nail

Common Nail Problems

The condition of your nails can provide hints as the your general health, but sometimes harmless nail flaws occur due to injury or advancing age. Common nail conditions include:

Vertical ridges – often caused by aging, injury or dryness but may also occur in response to certain drugs or disease states

White spots – caused by injury to the nail

Infections – fungal infections are very common in nails and are linked to about 50 percent of all nail problems. They occur most often on toenails due to warmth and moisture. Those with diabetes or poor circulation are more likely to develop fungal infections. Bacterial nail infections are less common and are usually the result of trauma, poor hygiene, nail biting or sucking, or moisture. Diabetes is also linked to a higher incidence of bacterial nail infections